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- The DOI-FWS in the environment, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Act; Restoring Salt marsh and Estuarine Function in the Narrow and Maidford River drainages, Rhode Island" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.677.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 18, 2016 and posted on Apr 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,237,600.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Act; Restoring Salt marsh and Estuarine Function in the Narrow and Maidford River drainages, Rhode Island" (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00176) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) cooperative agreement intended to support environmental restoration work in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Although the listing appears in a format similar to an open competitive grant notice, it is explicitly described as a single-source award to The Nature Conservancy, and the announcement is posted for notification purposes only rather than to solicit applications. The opportunity sits under CFDA 15.677 and is categorized as a discretionary environment-related program. The posting date was April 18, 2016, with a closing date of May 18, 2016, and it anticipated one award with a ceiling of $1,237,600.
The overall purpose of the award is to provide financial assistance for partnership-developed, priority projects in Hurricane Sandy disaster areas that restore environmental resources through collaborative work with local communities. The effort is designed to deliver multiple resilience and ecological outcomes at once: improving flood resiliency, restoring broader ecosystem function, strengthening the ability of Rhode Island salt marshes to cope with sea level rise, improving fish and wildlife habitat, and reducing the likelihood and severity of flood-related damage. In practice, the work focuses on addressing physical processes that drive marsh health and estuary function, such as sediment movement, drainage patterns, channel stability, and the capacity of river outlets and crossings to convey flow during storms and high-water events.
A major component of the project is planned for Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge and centers on the Maidford River drainage. The work begins with a detailed evaluation of site conditions to understand what is happening on the ground and in the water. This includes assessing saltmarsh habitat condition, drainage and flow behavior, and sediment characteristics, along with a broader wetland assessment. The project also calls for bathymetry profiles (underwater depth and channel form mapping), topographic surveys, and modeling to test options and determine whether installing a new road crossing structure on the Maidford River is feasible and beneficial. The road crossing element is paired with attention to beach conditions near the outlet, recognizing that coastal sediment and beach dynamics can block or restrict river outflow. The intent is to ensure continued outflow while also providing a structure and associated site conditions that can better accommodate flood flows. Once feasibility is established, the project is expected to move immediately into design, permitting as required, and construction of the selected structure or structures.
A second major component targets the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge and the Narrow River system. Here, the project emphasizes final planning and implementation for dredging and thin-layer deposition on saltmarshes. The sequence described includes completing final planning, issuing contracts, and then providing oversight through execution of the work. The dredging focus is tied directly to a specific problem in the Narrow River channel: excessive sand buildup that leads to channel braiding (the channel splitting into multiple shallow threads) and contributes to erosion of adjacent saltmarshes. By dredging part of the channel, the project aims to reduce those destabilizing conditions. The dredged material is also treated as a beneficial resource rather than waste, serving as sediment for thin-layer placement on selected marsh surfaces. Raising marsh surface elevations with carefully applied sediment is meant to help marshes keep pace with sea level rise, reducing long-term marsh loss and supporting healthier, more resilient habitat conditions. The description also notes that these actions are expected to improve marine fisheries habitat, linking marsh elevation and channel condition to broader estuarine productivity and fish use of the system.
Taken together, the grant is essentially a targeted Hurricane Sandy recovery and resilience investment in two Rhode Island refuge landscapes, pairing engineered and nature-based approaches. On the Maidford River side, the emphasis is on diagnosing hydrology and sediment behavior and then improving flow conveyance through a better road crossing and outlet conditions. On the Narrow River side, the emphasis is on restoring channel stability and using sediment strategically to bolster marsh elevation. Both tracks align around the same core outcomes: reduced flood risk, improved ecosystem function, and stronger saltmarsh resilience in the face of storms and ongoing sea level rise.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Act; Restoring Salt marsh and Estuarine Function in the Narrow and Maidford River drainages, Rhode Island."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00176.
Which federal agency is associated with this award?
This is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) cooperative agreement.
Is this an open, competitive grant that anyone can apply for?
No. Even though it is posted in a format similar to an open competitive grant notice, it is explicitly described as a single-source award to The Nature Conservancy, and the announcement is posted for notification purposes only (not to solicit applications).
Who is the intended recipient of this single-source award?
The intended recipient is The Nature Conservancy.
Why was the announcement posted if it is not soliciting applications?
The announcement is posted for notification purposes only, rather than to invite proposals or accept applications from other entities.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The listing identifies the instrument as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity sits under CFDA 15.677.
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary, environment-related program.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was April 18, 2016, and the closing date was May 18, 2016.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the funding ceiling?
The notice anticipated one award with a ceiling of $1,237,600.
What is the overall purpose of the award?
The purpose is to provide financial assistance for partnership-developed, priority projects in Hurricane Sandy disaster areas that restore environmental resources through collaborative work with local communities.
What major outcomes is the project designed to deliver?
The project is designed to deliver multiple resilience and ecological outcomes at once, including improving flood resiliency, restoring broader ecosystem function, strengthening the ability of Rhode Island salt marshes to cope with sea level rise, improving fish and wildlife habitat, and reducing the likelihood and severity of flood-related damage.
What kinds of physical processes does the work focus on to improve marsh and estuary health?
The work focuses on physical processes that drive marsh health and estuary function, including sediment movement, drainage patterns, channel stability, and the capacity of river outlets and crossings to convey flow during storms and high-water events.
Where is the project located?
The work is focused in Rhode Island, specifically in the Narrow River and Maidford River drainages and associated refuge landscapes.
What are the two main project components described in the notice?
The notice describes two major components: (1) work at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge focused on the Maidford River drainage, and (2) work at the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge focused on the Narrow River system.
What work is planned for Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge (Maidford River drainage)?
The Maidford River component begins with a detailed evaluation of site conditions (saltmarsh habitat condition, drainage and flow behavior, sediment characteristics, and a broader wetland assessment). It also includes bathymetry profiles, topographic surveys, and modeling to test options and determine whether installing a new road crossing structure on the Maidford River is feasible and beneficial. If feasible, the project is expected to move immediately into design, permitting as required, and construction of the selected structure or structures.
What does the notice mean by evaluating "site conditions" on the Maidford River?
The evaluation includes assessing saltmarsh habitat condition, drainage and flow behavior, sediment characteristics, and a broader wetland assessment, along with bathymetry mapping, topographic surveys, and modeling to test restoration and infrastructure options.
What are bathymetry profiles and why are they included?
Bathymetry profiles are underwater depth and channel form mapping. They are included to better understand channel conditions and to support modeling and feasibility analysis for potential restoration and road crossing improvements.
Why is a road crossing structure part of the Maidford River work?
The road crossing element is intended to improve flow conveyance and help accommodate flood flows during storms and high-water events, while supporting continued outflow from the river.
How do beach conditions relate to the Maidford River outlet and project goals?
The notice highlights that coastal sediment and beach dynamics near the outlet can block or restrict river outflow. The project considers these conditions to help ensure continued outflow and better flood-flow accommodation.
What happens after feasibility is established for the Maidford River crossing improvements?
Once feasibility is established, the project is expected to proceed immediately into design, permitting as required, and construction of the selected structure or structures.
What work is planned for the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge (Narrow River system)?
The Narrow River component emphasizes final planning and implementation for dredging and thin-layer deposition on saltmarshes. The sequence described includes completing final planning, issuing contracts, and providing oversight during execution of the work.
What problem in the Narrow River channel is the project trying to address?
The project targets excessive sand buildup that leads to channel braiding (the channel splitting into multiple shallow threads) and contributes to erosion of adjacent saltmarshes.
How is dredging expected to help the Narrow River system?
By dredging part of the channel, the project aims to reduce destabilizing conditions associated with sand buildup and braiding and to help reduce erosion pressures on adjacent saltmarshes.
What is thin-layer deposition in the context of this project?
Thin-layer deposition refers to placing sediment in carefully applied layers on selected marsh surfaces to raise marsh elevations.
How is the dredged material used in this project?
The dredged material is treated as a beneficial resource rather than waste, serving as sediment for thin-layer placement on selected marsh surfaces.
Why raise marsh surface elevations?
Raising marsh surface elevations with carefully applied sediment is intended to help marshes keep pace with sea level rise, reducing long-term marsh loss and supporting healthier, more resilient habitat conditions.
How does the project relate to fish and wildlife habitat?
The notice states the work is expected to improve fish and wildlife habitat, and specifically notes that the Narrow River actions are expected to improve marine fisheries habitat by improving marsh elevation and channel condition, which supports broader estuarine productivity and fish use of the system.
How do the Maidford River and Narrow River components fit together?
Together, they represent a targeted Hurricane Sandy recovery and resilience investment in two Rhode Island refuge landscapes, pairing engineered and nature-based approaches. The Maidford River work emphasizes diagnosing hydrology and sediment behavior and improving flow conveyance through a better road crossing and outlet conditions, while the Narrow River work emphasizes restoring channel stability and strategically using sediment to bolster marsh elevation.
What core outcomes connect both project components?
Both tracks align around reduced flood risk, improved ecosystem function, and stronger saltmarsh resilience in the face of storms and ongoing sea level rise.
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